i began listening to punk funk music after visiting the cd shop and got such music introduced by the store owner. James Chance and the Contortions' is like a blend of free jazz with a heavy, modern dancing beat going along with it. This band's part of the New York's No Wave movement during the late 70s and early 80s... they were one of the key figures rilly.
well if your interested go check them out . real cool.
ps. does anyone know where to download more of his songs? cuz i only got a few ... thanks ahead of time
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That's good, no idea where to find any stuff though.
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The No New York compilation's got 4 of their tracks on it and has some pretty interesting stuff (though I can't stand Lydia Lunch):
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=&sql=10:4kq8g4jntv4z
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anyway, buy "Buy" by (phew...) the Contortions and look at what he did as James White & The Blacks.
fucking amazing.
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les Contorsions
I cannot wait to see 'em. JC for president!
www.myspace.com/ubiknight
he's playing london
soon, go!
Yeah, that No New York comp
is wicked as an introduction to no-wave.
Get (And go).
And then listen to Twisted Charm.